Best Pain Reliever To Take If On Anticoagulant Medication

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Definition

Lupus anticoagulants are antibodies against substances in the lining of cells that prevent blood clotting in a test tube. These substances are called phospholipids.

Persons with these antibodies may have an abnormally high risk of blood clotting.

See also: Antibody


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Lupus anticoagulants are usually found in persons with autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

They may also be found in persons who take certain medications,...

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